Carl Mydans

Carl Mydans (1907, 2004) was an American photojournalist best known for his work with Life magazine, which he joined at its founding in 1936. He documented some of the most significant events of the 20th century, including World War II in Europe and the Pacific, the Korean War, and the liberation of the Philippines, where he and his wife were famously captured and interned by Japanese forces. His powerful documentary images are celebrated for their humanistic depth and historical importance, placing him among the most influential photojournalists of his era.